Services for James H. Skeens 70, of Killeen will be at 11 AM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home Chapel in Killeen on Tuesday March 6, 2012. Burial will follow the service at Killeen Memorial Park with military honors.
He was born to Frank and Ruth (Lewis) Skeens on October 18, 1941 in Twilight, W. VA. and passed away on March 1, 2012.
He served 26 ½ years in the Army retiring in August 1985 at the rank of 1st SGT, he earned numerous medals including the Bronze Star and Vietnam Service Medal with 4 campaign stars.
He was a devoted and loving husband, caring and loving father, a playful and cherished Papa. You will truly be missed and forever in our hearts. We love you!!
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Barbara and brothers Grover and Pete.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years Dorothy Skeens, son James L. Skeens , daughter Connie (Daniel) and husband John , 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, also surviving are his brother Gary and sisters Gwen, Judy and Shirley.
There will be a time of visitation on Monday March 5, 2012 at the funeral home from 6-8 PM.
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